The academy, set in Guilin City and based in the Guangxi Zhuang region of southern China, is the second such international academy opened in Asia by the club, having announced a similar set-up in India recently.

Coaches from Liverpool will work within the frameworks of the project, looking to recruit and train local coaches as the club looks to improve football standards within the region and also looking to develop young players.

“This is a very proud day for both Liverpool and Guilin Kingsborn,” said Dan White, head of soccer schools at Liverpool Football Club.

“The facilities at the Academy will provide our coaches from Liverpool with the perfect environment to develop young players here in China.

“Our new Academy is part of a major new sporting complex being developed in Guilin and once completed, will include a full-size stadium, elite-level training facilities and cutting-edge sports science resources.

"This is part of a long-term strategy we have for Liverpool Football Club in China and we’re very excited about being able to deliver a real impact on the game here – through not just the development of young players but also that of the local coaches we will train.

“In years to come, we hope we can say that Liverpool Football Club has played a meaningful role in the development of football in China.”